French language
French Language Medical Dictionary
The French Language Medical Dictionary is a comprehensive resource that provides definitions, pronunciations, etymology, and related terms for medical terminology in the French language.
Pronunciation
Pronunciation in the French language can be complex due to the presence of nasal vowels, silent letters, and multiple sounds for a single letter. For example, the word for heart, "coeur," is pronounced /kœʁ/.
Etymology
Many French medical terms have their roots in Latin and Greek. For example, the word for cancer, "cancer," comes from the Latin cancer meaning crab, due to the crab-like spread of the disease.
Related Terms
Related terms in the French language medical dictionary include synonyms, antonyms, and terms that are used in similar contexts. For example, the word for doctor, "médecin," has related terms such as "docteur" (doctor), "infirmier" (nurse), and "hôpital" (hospital).
Examples of French Medical Terms
- Anatomie (Anatomy): The study of the structure of the body. Pronounced /anatɔmi/.
- Biologie (Biology): The study of living organisms. Pronounced /bjɔlɔʒi/.
- Chirurgie (Surgery): The branch of medicine that involves the physical manipulation of the body. Pronounced /ʃiʁyʁʒi/.
- Dermatologie (Dermatology): The branch of medicine dealing with the skin. Pronounced /dɛʁmatɔlɔʒi/.
- Endocrinologie (Endocrinology): The study of the endocrine system and its diseases. Pronounced /ɑ̃dɔkʁinɔlɔʒi/.
- Gastroentérologie (Gastroenterology): The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Pronounced /ɡastʁɔɑ̃teʁɔlɔʒi/.
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